EPISODE · Feb 22, 2024 · 42 MIN
EP 04 - Richard Moyle Pt1
from The Moanan · host The Moanan
We sat down with Professor Richard Moyle, an ethnomusicologist, who has spent over 50 years working in the Pacific recording music to understand its social function in Pacific societies. His records have helped to preserve a knowledge of ancient song, chants & dances from around the Moana. In this episode Richard speaks to the spiritual, social & cultural function music plays across the Moana and gives some specific examples of how this is manifested. A search of ‘Richard Moyle’ in google and YouTube will direct you to archives of some of his recordings. links to Richard Moyle's work:https://archives.library.auckland.ac.nz/resources/richard_moyle_samoa_recordingshttps://youtube.com/@richardmoyle6804?si=Oo83FO9IQnw0Vcb5Send us Fan MailThe Moanan is a Pacific-lef social enterprise based in Auckland, Aotearoa. We're building a global community of thinkers, creatives, and change-makers rooted in Oceania. Whether you're from the islands or just island-curious, join our community:Website: themoanan.comInstagram: @themoananEmail: [email protected]
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We sat down with Professor Richard Moyle, an ethnomusicologist, who has spent over 50 years working in the Pacific recording music to understand its social function in Pacific societies. His records have helped to preserve a knowledge of ancient song, chants & dances from around the Moana. In this episode Richard speaks to the spiritual, social & cultural function music plays across the Moana and gives some specific examples of how this is manifested. A search of ‘Richard Moyle’ i...
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